The TAJA105K016R is a tantalum capacitor manufactured by AVX Corporation. Tantalum capacitors are known for their high capacitance-to-volume ratio, stability, and reliability, making them suitable for various electronic applications, particularly in power filtering and decoupling.

Applications

• Power Supply Filtering: Smoothing voltage fluctuations in power supplies.
• Decoupling: Reducing noise and transient voltages in digital circuits.
• Bypass Capacitors: Bypassing high-frequency signals to ground.
• Timing Circuits: Used in timing circuits requiring stable capacitance.
• DC Blocking: Blocking DC voltage while allowing AC signals to pass.

Features

• Surface Mount Package: Designed for automated assembly on printed circuit boards.
• High Capacitance: Provides a large capacitance value in a compact size.
• Stable Performance: Maintains stable capacitance and ESR over a wide temperature range.
• Low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): Minimizes power loss and improves performance.
• RoHS Compliant: Environmentally friendly, meeting RoHS standards.
• Polarized Capacitor: Requires correct polarity connection.

Benefits

• Efficient Power Filtering: Reduces noise and ripple in power supplies.
• Improved Circuit Stability: Stabilizes voltage levels and reduces transient voltages.
• Compact Size: Enables miniaturization of electronic devices.
• Reliable Performance: Provides stable and consistent performance over time.
• Simplified Circuit Design: Easy to integrate into existing circuit designs.

Additional Details

The TAJA105K016R has a capacitance of 1.0 µF and a voltage rating of 16V. The tolerance is 10%. Tantalum capacitors are polarized, meaning they must be connected with the correct polarity to avoid damage. It's crucial to consult the datasheet for detailed electrical characteristics, including the ESR, ripple current rating, leakage current, and operating temperature range. The package is a standard EIA case size, typically EIA 3216-18 (1206 metric).